About the Author

Maya Powers, @MayaPowers
Estate Planning Content Expert, Trust & Will
Maya Powers, Product Marketing Manager at Trust & Will, is a writer and estate planning content expert. She brings over a decade of reporting, writing, and content production to Trust & Will's offerings. Before joining Trust & Will, Maya was a freelance writer who helped brands amplify their voices with her writing and content marketing expertise. She has worked in subject matters such as international economics and policy, higher education, and real estate investing. Maya holds an International MBA from UC San Diego and a BA in Journalism & Public Relations from Cal Poly Humboldt. She lives in beautiful wine country just north of Santa Barbara, CA with her husband and children.
Articles from this author

End of Life Planning - 4 min read
What Does It Mean to Have ‘Widow Brain’ After a Spouse Dies?

Estate Planning - 5 min read
Didn't win the lottery? Here's why you still need an estate plan

Estate Planning - 4 min read
"Next of Kin" & Your Estate Plan - What You Need to Know

Estate Planning - 3 min read
Do You Pay Taxes On Inheritance?

News - 5 min read
Five-Year Battle over Queen of Soul’s Estate Finally Concludes

Wills - 3 min read
Probate Records: How to Look up a Will in Probate

Estate Planning - 5 min read
Estate Planning Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Investor Warren Buffett

End of Life Planning - 4 min read
How to Transfer a Car Title from a Deceased Owner

Estate Planning - 4 min read
Guide to Sibling Inheritance Laws